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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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