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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews 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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