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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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