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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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