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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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