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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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