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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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