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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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