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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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