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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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