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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses 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 in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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