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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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