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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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