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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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