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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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