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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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