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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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