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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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