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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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