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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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