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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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