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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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