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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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