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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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