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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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