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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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