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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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