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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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