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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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