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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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