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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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