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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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