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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive these important new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education