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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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