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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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