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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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