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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to understand these significant new open education experiments. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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