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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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