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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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