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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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