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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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