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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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