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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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