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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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