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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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