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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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