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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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