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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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