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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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