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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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