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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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