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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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