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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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