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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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