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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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