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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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