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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are considering now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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