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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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