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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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