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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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