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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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