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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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