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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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