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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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