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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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