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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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