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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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