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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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