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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? 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 experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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