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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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