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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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