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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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