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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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