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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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