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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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