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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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