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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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