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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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