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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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