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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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