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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand these open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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