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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses 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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