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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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