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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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