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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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