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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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