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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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