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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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