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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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