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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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