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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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