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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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