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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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