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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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