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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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