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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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