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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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