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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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