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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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