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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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