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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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