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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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