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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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