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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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