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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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