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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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