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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology are enabling people all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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