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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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