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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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