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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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