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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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