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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand these open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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