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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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