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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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