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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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