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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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