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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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