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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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