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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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