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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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