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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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