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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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