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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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