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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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