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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important 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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