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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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