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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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