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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers 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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