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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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