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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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