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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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