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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to understand these exciting new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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