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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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