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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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