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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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