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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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