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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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