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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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