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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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