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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses 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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