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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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