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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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