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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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