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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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