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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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