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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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