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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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