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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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