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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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