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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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