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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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