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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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