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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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