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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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