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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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