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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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