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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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