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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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