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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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