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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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