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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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