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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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