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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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