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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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