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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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