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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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