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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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