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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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