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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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