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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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