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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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