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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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