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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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