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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning are enabling students all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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