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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also studies the most important 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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