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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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