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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the 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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