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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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