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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in digital education technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education