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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to understand these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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