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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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