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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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