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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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