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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies 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 optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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