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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the 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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