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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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