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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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