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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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