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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in digital education technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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