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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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