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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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