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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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