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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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