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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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