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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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