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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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