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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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