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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand these significant new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also describes the 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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