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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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