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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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