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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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