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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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