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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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