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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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