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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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