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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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