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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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