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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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