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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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