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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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