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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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