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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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