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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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