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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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