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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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