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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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