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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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