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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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