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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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