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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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