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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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