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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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