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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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