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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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