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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different 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 educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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