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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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