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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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