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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education