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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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