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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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