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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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