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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers 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 MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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