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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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