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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning enable students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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