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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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