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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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