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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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