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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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