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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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