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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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