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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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