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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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