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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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