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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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