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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers 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 innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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