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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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