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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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