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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the major 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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