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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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