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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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