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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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