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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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