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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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