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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure 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 MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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