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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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