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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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