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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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