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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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