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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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