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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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