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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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