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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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