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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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