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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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