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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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