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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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