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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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