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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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