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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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