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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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