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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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