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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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