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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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