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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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