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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students 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 many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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