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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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