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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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