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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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