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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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