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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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