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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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