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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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