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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers 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 MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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