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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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