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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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