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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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