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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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