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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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