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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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