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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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