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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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