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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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