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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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