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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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