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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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