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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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