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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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