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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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