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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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