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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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