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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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