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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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