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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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