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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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