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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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