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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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