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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have enabled students all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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