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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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