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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education