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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important 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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