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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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