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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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