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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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