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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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