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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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