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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to understand these open education initiatives. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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