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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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