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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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