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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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