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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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