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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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