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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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