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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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