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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better grasp these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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