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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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