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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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