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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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