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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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