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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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