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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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