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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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