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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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