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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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