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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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