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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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