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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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