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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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