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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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