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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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