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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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