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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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