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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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