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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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