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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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