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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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