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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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