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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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