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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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