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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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