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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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