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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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