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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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