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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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