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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators 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 assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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