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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? 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 optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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