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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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