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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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