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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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