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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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