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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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