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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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