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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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