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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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