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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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