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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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