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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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