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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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