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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers 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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