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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important 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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