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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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