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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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