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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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