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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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