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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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