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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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