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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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