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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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