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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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