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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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