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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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