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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that lecturers 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 massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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