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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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