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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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