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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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