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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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