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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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