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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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