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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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