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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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