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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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