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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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