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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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