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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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