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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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