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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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