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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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