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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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