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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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