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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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