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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major 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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