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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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