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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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