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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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