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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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