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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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