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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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