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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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