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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC 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 deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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