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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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