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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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