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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major 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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