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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology enable people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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