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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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