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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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