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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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