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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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