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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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