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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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