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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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