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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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