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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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