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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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