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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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