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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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