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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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