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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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