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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach 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 optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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