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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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