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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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