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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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