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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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