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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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