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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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