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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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