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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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