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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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