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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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