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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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