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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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