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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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