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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also studies 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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