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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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