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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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