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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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