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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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