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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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