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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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