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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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