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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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