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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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