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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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