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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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