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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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