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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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