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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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