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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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