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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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