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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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