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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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