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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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