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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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