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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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