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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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