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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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