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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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