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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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