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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models 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 we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies 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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