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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand these significant new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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