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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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