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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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