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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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