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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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