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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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