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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 (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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