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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? 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 California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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