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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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