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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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