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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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