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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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