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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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