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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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