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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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