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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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