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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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