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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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