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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies 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 in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand these open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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