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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What 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 in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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