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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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