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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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