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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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