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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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