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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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