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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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