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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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