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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business 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 in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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