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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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