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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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