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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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