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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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