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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are generally 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 numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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