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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What 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 educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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