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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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