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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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