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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education experiments. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important 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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