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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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