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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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