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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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