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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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