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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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