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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify 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 experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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