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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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