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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are empowering humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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